WEDDINGS...by JANE

Wedding Fashion Repeats Itself!

Is history repeating itself?  This is the look of bridal gowns that I sold back in the 70's and 80's, are they really making a comback?  I found this picture at Weddings Fresh, you might like to checkout her blog for what's new on the bridal runways.  If this one is a new look then yes, indeed wedding fashion is repeating itself!

Beth and Nick's Wedding

 

 

Let me first thank Gerber + Scarpelli  for posting these pictures of Beth and Nick's wedding.  Since I was not able to be there and see Nick's reaction when he saw Beth for the first time walking towards him in her wedding gown I appreciate being able to see these pictures.  Wish Upon a Wedding is wonderful organization to be a part of as anyone can see by the happiness, smiles and sparkle on the faces of Beth and Nick.   All of us at the Bridal Mansion of Lisle wish you happiness and love and we thank Wish Upon A Wedding for asking us to be part of your wonderful day.

 

Wedding Wishes

 

Jane

 

 

Here's their story:

Beth and Nick first crossed paths over ten years ago, at a small party just outside Chicago.  It was Beth who first noticed Nick and looked on with admiration as he came to the defense of a fellow partygoer, who had unwittingly become the brunt of a practical joke.  She thought he must be a compassionate person to so quickly defend someone else and after they struck up a conversation that night, Nick asked Beth out on a date.

Despite a memorable first date that ended (quite literally) in fireworks, Beth and Nick spent the next few years dating only casually.  Their relationship was always a special one and the two were committed friends, but it wasn’t until they saw each other through some hard times that they realized they were meant to spend their lives together.  Beth and Nick talked in the abstract about one day getting married, even going as far as to pick out an engagement ring together, but there was no sense of urgency.

In December 2009 Beth, who is the manager of a 9-1-1 call center for a local police department, began having unusual symptoms that ultimately led to her diagnosis of urachal adenocarcinoma.  A few short weeks later, as she was about to undergo surgery to remove part of her bladder, her navel and several lymph nodes, Nick quietly returned to the jewelry store they had visited together and purchased the engagement ring.  That evening, Nick proposed.

Beth and Nick understand each other on a fundamental level, and they share an inspiring sense of humor.  They have each been a constant support system for the other, while coping through Beth’s diagnosis and subsequent treatments.  Beth says that, “Nick is there, even if just to hold my hand, rub my back, or suggest foods that fit into a liquid diet.”

Well, Sunday Beth and Nick tied the knot with their closest family and friends at their favorite restaurant, Giovan's. It makes us feel so fortunate to participate in something so amazing and worthwhile.  Thanks to all the vendors who particpated with us including Bliss Weddings, Bridal Mansion of Lisle,  Starlight Makeup, I Do Films, Blumen Floral Designs, Frost Lighting, Chicago Trolley, Bill Pollack Music, Take The Cake, ShutterBooth Photo Booths, Giovan's Restauran and Gerber + Scarpelli Photograpers.

If you're interested in finding out more about Wish Upon A Wedding Click Here, as they're constantly looking for donations of services and money to help them grant as many people's wishes as possible. 

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Wedding Gown styles in cartoon form

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A great way to find great vendors.

In my snail mail today, I received a renewal notice for my Brides Chicago Wedding Magazine ad along with a copy of the magazine.  And I thank Lauren Topel for the reminder that she always sends both to my home and the Bridal Mansion of Lisle. 

My usual habit is to look through and see if there are any vendors that I might need to learn more about, look at the wedding gowns that have any new styling that I don't have in the store and then to look at the real wedding section to see if any of my brides weddings are pictured.  I want to make sure I post them on our web page with their wedding pictures.

I also look closely at the pictures, flowers, and venues to give me more ideas on what ideas I like, how well the pictures are taken, and how the venues beautiful setting are displayed. To me it's the portfolio for each vendor doing that wedding.

For brides-to-be this is an excellent way to view vendors portfolio in real life.  A great way to get the feel for the venue and if the wedding is planned by a wedding planner their ideas and expertise are right there on display.

*** My wedding tip today is:  get a local wedding magazine and look through the real wedding sections.  It'll give you great ideas but better than that it will give real life portfolio's of weddings, vendors and venues.

Wedding Wishes,

Janee